4 X. H. EXPEEiMENT STATION [Bulletin 253 



NUMBEE OR SAMPLES FAILING TO COMPLY 

 WITH THE LAW 



Only 163 of the 351 brands analyzed, complied with the law in 

 every respect. The 188 which did not fully comply with the law 

 violated it on 237 counts. Sixty-three brands or 17.9 per cent were 

 deficient in protein; 46 of these or 13.1 per cent were deficient one- 

 half per cent or more. Forty-two brands or 12.0 per cent were de- 

 ficient in fat; 28 of these or 8.0 per cent were deficient one-fourth 

 per cent or more. Fourteen brands contained an excessive amount 

 of crude fiber. Fifty-eight brands were deficient in carbohydrates. 

 Fifty-seven brands were offered for sale without a carbohydrate 

 guarantee. On three brands the sliding scale guarantee was used. 

 The use of the sliding scale guarantee is a violation of the law and 

 in the following pages only the maximum guarantee is shown when 

 the sliding scale guarantee has been used. In the tabulation of the 

 analytical data deficiencies of one-half per cent or more of protein 

 and of one-fourth per cent or more of fat are shown in italics. 



REQUESTS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF 

 FEEDING STUFFS 

 The Department is frequently asked to make an analysis of a 

 feeding stuff for the consumer. This service is gladly rendered 

 when the circumstances warrant it. Samples should be drawn from 

 at least five bags, preferably ten, in a manner to insure that the 

 small lot sent for analysis is accurately representative of the larger 

 lot from which it is taken. A one-pound sample is sufficient for the 

 analysis. It should be sent in a glass jar or tin box to prevent the 

 loss of fine particles and a change in the moisture content. In order 

 that the Department may know whether or not the manufacturer 

 and the dealer are complying with all the requirements of the law, 

 the following information should be submitted concerning each 

 sample : 



